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# Projects

Projects are the crypto platforms, tokens and protocols that Kotofi tracks. They define what content matters and who gets rewarded for talking about them.

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### What Is a Project? <a href="#what-is-a-project" id="what-is-a-project"></a>

A **project** is a crypto token or protocol registered on Kotofi. It's the thing you're building or promoting—the token, the protocol, or the idea. Kotofi tracks what people say about your project on X and rewards the creators and discoverers who drive attention to it.

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### Pre-TGE vs. Post-TGE <a href="#pre-tge-vs-post-tge" id="pre-tge-vs-post-tge"></a>

Projects can be in one of two stages:

* **Pre-TGE** — The token hasn't launched yet. Pre-TGE projects can run YAP campaigns, but setup is done in partnership with Kotofi. Reach out at <contact@kotofi.fun>.
* **Post-TGE** — The token has launched. Post-TGE projects can create and fund YAP campaigns directly on the platform.

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### Reward Windows <a href="#reward-windows" id="reward-windows"></a>

Projects can set **reward windows** — start and end dates when rewards are active. This lets you run time-bound campaigns: "Rewards for mindshare about our project from March 1 to June 30."

Outside the window, tweets still get matched and contribute to mindshare, but reward distribution may be paused or configured differently.

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### Why Projects Matter <a href="#why-projects-matter" id="why-projects-matter"></a>

Projects are the anchor of Kotofi's reward system. They define *what* gets rewarded. When you register a project and set keywords, handles, and hashtags, you're telling the protocol: "Reward the creators and discoverers who drive attention to this." Campaigns then fund those rewards, and mindshare shows you who's actually moving the needle.
